Warriors picked to finish 7th in Mountain West media poll

Defenders Mike Sellers, right, and John Hardy-Tuliau work to bring down receiver Billy Ray Stutzmann during spring football practice on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at War Memorial Stadium in Kahului on the island of Maui.

LAS VEGAS >> The University of Hawaii was picked to finish seventh in the 10-team Mountain West Conference, according to a media poll released this morning at the league's media preview.

Boise State was picked No. 1.

The Warriors are seventh with 116 points.

"It's a lucky number in Vegas," UH defensive end Paipai Falemalu said. "I'm not surprised where we were picked. We didn't have too good of a season (in 2011). We're going to keep working hard."

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alliewrote:

This is a minor league conference. No one cares who is favored. Forget the football entertainment and let the uH get back to educating. That is its mission. Not football.

LOL. It's the only game in town. Love it or leave it. I guess if you don't have anything good to say about it then leave it.

on July 25,2012 | 02:28AM

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go4itwrote:

What a difference a year makes. Last year UH was picked 1st in the WAC and the buzz was about Coach Mac getting another five year contract at few less dollars. Now Coach Chow is in charge and we are picked for 7th. Since Penn St can't compete for the conference championship for four years, how about they come to Hawaii in early December. Sure would be better than Lamar and South Alabama. Time for the athletic department to get going and forget about Stevie Wonder.

on July 24,2012 | 08:10AM

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alliewrote:

It is an insignificant conference but at least Coach Chow cares about academics. Unlike his predecessors

on July 24,2012 | 09:05AM

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go4itwrote:

Bob Nash cared about academics and disipline. He is now coaching in Japan. If you don't win and have big crowds at home games you are history. Good luck Coach Chow.

on July 24,2012 | 11:01AM

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warriorrebelwrote:

I'd just be happy if Hawaii finishes higher than, UNLV. I see a 4-8 or a 5-7 season 6-6 at best. Anything higher than that, UH should sign Norm to a lifetime contract.